MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2005
6B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS
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After Langford's departure at the 16:49 mark, it was clear that the Jayhawks were out of sync. Missouri went on a 10-3 run and eventually built a nine-point halftime lead.
return to the game.
If Langford does not return for the postseason, it will be nearly impossible for the Jayhawks to make progress in the NCAA Tournament, and all
The seniors are integral parts to this team's success, without guard Aaron Miles or forward Wayne Simien, it would be tough for the Jayhawks to pull out a victory. But Langford is special. He is able to change the complexion of a game, no matter what the circumstances. Most importantly, Langford is a winner and without him, victory
but eliminate their goal of a National Championship. Yesterday's game showed how much Kansas will miss one of its leaders.
With yesterday's loss, the Jayhawks will have a difficult time winning the conference tournament. The team is the No. 2 seed. A tournament championship now has to go through the state of Oklahoma, against either Oklahoma State or Oklahoma.
won't come easily.
Kansas coach Bill Self said the most disappointing thing about yesterday's game was not the loss or the scoring droughts, but losing Langford. Self tried many different line ups after Langford went down, none of
which were overly successful. Self said it was "trial and error," in terms of who played as Langford's replacement. It is difficult to replace a player who does so much for the team.
Kansas won't have Langford's clutch shooting during close ball games and they won't have his slashing ability which helps him get to the free-throw line. They could have used that late in yesterday's game, after sophomore guard J.R. Giddens helped tie the game in the final minutes.
will be a sad end to a great career at Kansas. Langford said after the game that it was frustrating to watch his, teammates struggle.
If Langford does not return, it
"I really could have been out there helping," Langford said as he stood on crutches. "Watching the game is a tough situation to be in."
Langford is one of the toughest competitors in the Big 12 Conference and he will likely do everything possible to play in the Jayhawks first conference tournament game on Friday.
Self said that would be determined after an MRI or X-rays were conducted.
If Langford were to miss Friday's game, junior guard Jeff Hawkins may be Self's first choice as a substitute. Freshman guard Russell Robinson's improved play from yesterday will likely grant him more minutes as well, Self said. The Jawhacks, though, hope it doesn't come down to spreading out Langford's minutes. This team needs Langford.
- Colaiani is a McLean, Va,
sophomore in journalism and
political science.
Rivalry
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Iowa State leads the conference in scoring, averaging more than 77 points per game. They also lead the conference in field
goal percentage,
and three-pointers made.
Colorado,
on the other
hand, is not
having a good season.
Buffaloes
were a dismal 2-14 in conference play. They rank last in the conference in offensive categories including scoring defense, three-point percentage defense and turnover margin.
The winner of the Colorado- Iowa State game will face No. 4 seed Texas Tech on Wednesday. The Lady Raiders, who are 21-6, are third in the conference in scoring, and first in the conference in scoring defense.
They also lead the conference in offensive rebounds, blocked shots and assist/turnover ratio.
They rank in the middle of the pack in most statistical categories but lead the conference in three-point percentage defense.
In tomorrow night's session,
No. 7 seed Oklahoma will face
No. 10 seed Texas A&M at 6.
The Sooners finished 8-8 in the
conference.
That won't help the Aggies, who rank last in the Big 12 in three-point shooting. The Sooners are ranked third in the conference in both three-pointers made and defensive rebounds.
The Aggies are last in the conference in rebounding margin and field goal percentage.
They finished the conference with a 14-13 overall record, but only 4-12 in conference play.
The winner of that game will face No. 2 seed Texas on Wednesday evening.
T he
Longhorns,
No. 11
nationally,
have won
seven games
in a row.
They finished
the season 13-3
in the conference and 20-7 overall.
They rank second in the conference in scoring defense.
The final game of the first round will be at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow and will match No. 6 seed Nebraska and No. 11 seed Oklahoma State. Nebraska finished with an 8-8 conference record and 16-2 overall.
Nebraska enters the tournament on a four-game losing streak. However, the Cornhuskers are first in the conference in free-throw percentage, hitting more than 75 percent of their free throws as a team.
The Cowgirls have struggled immensely this season.
They tied Colorado for last place in the Big 12, but beat the Buffaloes in the tie-breaker. Oklahoma State has not won a game away from its home court all season. The Cowgirls are 0-11 on the road. They rank last in the conference in assists and assist/turnover ratio.
The quarterfinals will be on Wednesday and the semi-finals on Thursday.
After a day off, the finals will be Saturday at 6 p.m. All games
BIG 12 TOURNEY
Women in the Big 12 will begin tournament play Tuesday at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.
Tomorrow
tormow
**Game 1** - No. 9 Missouri
vs. No. 8 Kansas, 12 p.m.
**Game 2** - No. 12 Colorado
vs. No. 5 Iowa State,
2:30 p.m.
**Game 3** - No. 10 Texas
A&M vs. No. 7
Oklahoma, 6 p.m.
**Game 4** - No. 11
Oklahoma State vs. No.
6 Nebraska, 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday
**Game 5 - Winner Game 1**
vs. No. 1 Baylor, (FSN)
noon
**Game 6 - Winner Game 2**
vs. No. 4 Texas Tech,
(FSN) 2:30 p.m. **Game 7 -**
Winner Game 3 vs. No.
2 Texas, (FSN) 6 p.m.
**Game 8 - Winner Game 4**
vs. No. 3 Kansas State,
(FSN) 8:30 p.m.
Game 9 - Winner Game 5
vs. Winner Game 6,
(FSN) 6 p.m.
Game 10 - Winner Game
7 vs. Winner Game 8,
(FSN) 8:30 p.m.
Thursday
Saturdav
Game 11 Winner Game
9 vs. Winner Game 10,
(FSN) 6 p.m.
Series
will be played at Municipal Auditorium, in Kansas City, Mo.
Tickets are still available for all sessions.
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SOURCE: Big 12 Conference
with five RBI.
Besides Ritchie Price's RBI in the third, senior catcher Sean Richardson knocked in the other run on a sacrifice fly in the eighth.
"We had opportunities to score early." Ritch Price said. "We just need to get more two-out hits."
Kodiak Quick (4-1), junior right-hander, pitched five innings, surrendered nine runs, and walked two. No Jayhawk pitcher gave up more than three walks in any appearance this weekend.
"I was pleased with Zagurski's performance. I was also pleased with Don Czzy and Sean Land," Ritch Price said. "There were a lot of positives even though we didn't get as many wins as we would liked."
The Jayhawks were also unable to take down Mississippi State. In the final game of Saturday's doubleheader, they fell to the Bulldogs, 5-0.
Bulldog right-hander Josh Johnson took the win. He allowed one run in six innings.
Game winner Todd Doolittle, allowed no hits through six innings of work.
"These are the best arms we've since Stanford," Price said. "That's part of the reason we made the trip — to see some better pitching before the Big 12."
Senior left-handed pitcher Mike Zagurski (3-2) threw his first complete game of the year and allowed five runs while striking out eight batters.
Junior outfielders A.J. Van Slyke and Gus Milner were the only Jaywhacks who had hits in the third game. Game two went in the Jaywhacks' favor as they defeated Austin Peavl, 11-4.
Kansas racked up a season-high 17 hits in the contest. The Jayhawks jumped out to an early lead in the first, and scored three runs as the first five batters reached base. Not another run scored until the sixth inning when Austin Peytied the game at three. Prior to the Governors' sixth-inning rally, Sean Land, sophomore left-hander, retired 14 batters in order. Kansas wasted no time in the bottom half of the sixth and scored two. The Jayhawks sent six runners across the plate in the eighth. Van Slyke hit his third homer of the season and collected two RBI in the process.
Ritchie Price stopped a two-game hitless skid and exploded for three RBI on three hits. Land (2-1) grabbed the win and junior closer Don Czyz threw 2.1 scoreless innings and picked up his second save
BASEBALL RECAP
Friday
Saturday
Kansas vs. Austin Peay
Dudy Noble Field: Starkville, Miss.
Austin Peay 11 Kansas 6
Winning Pitcher: S. Kelley (2-1)
Losing Pitcher: C. Schambach (2-2)
Save: C. Gunter (2)
"We need to pitch for contact," Ritch Price
Kansas vs. Austin Peay
Dudy Noble Field: Starkville, Miss.
Kansas 11 Austin Peay 4
Winning Pitcher: S. Land (2-1)
Losing Pitcher: D. Thomas (1-2)
Save: D. Czvz (2)
Kansas vs. Mississippi State
Kansas vs. Mississippi State
Dudy Noble Field: Starkville, Miss
Mississippi State 5 Kansas 0
Winning Pitcher: T. Doolittle (1-0)
Losing Pitcher: M. Zagurski (3-2)
Save: None
Sunday
**Kansas vs. Mississippi State**
Dudy Noble Field: Starkville, Miss.
Mississippi State 9 Kansas 2
Winning Pitcher: J. Johnson (1-0)
Losing Pitcher: K. Quick (4-1)
Save: None
Source: Kansas Athletics Department
said. "We've been allowing too many basruns, but our pitchers pitched well all weekend."
Governor left-handed pitcher Devin Thomas took the loss. Kansas faced Austin Peay in game one of the tournament. The Governors won 11-6. Kansas outhit Austin Peay 15-10, but the effort was not enough.
Travis Dunlap, senior designated hitter, went 3-3 with four RBI, including a two-run homer, his first of the season. Freshman third baseman Erik Morrison collected a career high three hits.
"I feel good about the weekend. I feel like our freshmen made progress," Ritch Price said. "It was a big weekend for them."
Senior right-hander Clint Schambach (2-2) took the loss. He allowed six runs in four innings. Right-hander Shawn Kelley (2-1) tallied the win.
Kansas will return home to face North Dakota State this weekend in a three-game series.
Edited by Jennifer Voldness
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